Hawkins

Phillip Ray Hawkins passed away at his home in Pittsburg, ursday June 30, at the age of 78. Mr. Hawkins was born July 27, 1937 in Ft. Worth to Truman Ray Hawkins and Lucille Cra Hawkins. Phillip was a United States Army Veteran who served overseas as a psychiatric nurse and later served as the Red Cross representative for Camp County helping to connect service members with their families during times of need. He also aided in the recovery a er hurricane Camille. Phillip had degrees in Sociology and Psychology and worked as a social worker for the state and later as a social worker for the Pittsburg hospital and nursing homes. He taught school and drove a school bus for Pittsburg I.S.D. and later owned and operated and a convenience store and donut shop. Phillip served as Camp County Judge. He was also an administrator for Camp County’s adult day care. Phillip was a long time member of First Baptist Church Pittsburg, teaching Sunday School and serving as an usher. Phillip was a past president of e American Cancer Society of Camp County. He served the East Texas Rural Heritage Museum as a Docent and was on the Board of Directors. He coached little league baseball in Pittsburg for 14 years. He always enjoyed time with his family, especially with grand children and great grand children. Phillip is survived by his wife of over 54 years, Jackie Hawkins; three sons: Mitch Carter and wife Gerri, David Hawkins and wife Lisa, Paul Hawkins and wife Kassie; two daughters: Ruthanne ByrdWalker and husband Kerry; and Angie Avittan and husband Tali; along with 15 grandchildren and 9 great grand children. Phillip was preceded in death by his parents: Truman and Lucille Hawkins; and his sister Ann Ramsey.